To ward off; to keep off or out.

To avert, as a misfortune; hence, as a supplicatory
exclamation, forbid!

A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under
ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses.

To cover with, or as with, a shield; to cover from danger;
to defend; to protect from assault or injury.

A spot resembling, or having the form of, a shield.

The escutcheon or field on which are placed the bearings in
coats of arms. Cf. Lozenge. See Illust. of Escutcheon.

Figuratively, one who protects or defends.

Anything which protects or defends; defense; shelter;
protection.

In lichens, a Hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and
containing the fructification, or asci.

A coin, the old French crown, or ecu, having on one side
the figure of a shield.